Elvira Ríos
María Elvira Gallegos Ríos (16 November 1913 – 13 January 1987) was a Mexican singer and actress. One of the most notable performers of Agustín Lara's songs, Ríos was the first Mexican singer who achieved international success through radio, records, nightclub engagements, tours, and films. She was well known in Mexico, United States, Brazil, Argentina, and France, among other countries. Some of her greatest hits are "Noche de ronda", "Flores negras", "Perfidia", "Desesperadamente", and "Ausencia". |
Birth and Death Data: Born November 16, 1913 (Mexico City), Died January 13, 1987 (Mexico City)
Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1937 - 1942
Roles Represented in DAHR: vocalist
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Recordings (Results 1-25 of 54 records)
| Company | Matrix No. | Size | First Recording Date | Title | Primary Performer | Description | Role | Audio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victor | MBS-90869 | 10-in. | before 3/25/1937 | Desesperanza | Elvira Ríos | Female vocal solo, with violin and piano | vocalist | |
| Victor | MBS-90870 | 10-in. | before 5/27/1937 | Janitzio | Elvira Ríos | Female vocal solo, with violin and piano | vocalist | |
| Victor | MBS-94909 | 10-in. | before 10/25/1937 | Porque no he de quererte? | Elvira Ríos | Female vocal solo, with violin and piano | vocalist | |
| Victor | MBS-94912 | 10-in. | before 10/25/1937 | Noche de ronda | Elvira Ríos | Female vocal solo, with violin and piano | vocalist | |
| Victor | MBS-94913 | 10-in. | before 10/25/1937 | Ya no te quiero | Elvira Ríos | Female vocal solo, with violin and piano | vocalist | |
| Victor | MBS-94914 | 10-in. | before 11/19/1937 | No faltaba más | Elvira Ríos | Female vocal solo, with violin and piano | vocalist | |
| Victor | MBS-94915 | 10-in. | before 10/25/1937 | Muchacha del alma | Elvira Ríos | Female vocal solo, with violin and piano | vocalist | |
| Victor | MBS-94923 | 10-in. | before 11/19/1937 | Quien? | Elvira Ríos | Female vocal solo, with violin and piano | vocalist | |
| Victor | BS-011423 | 10-in. | before 7/20/1937 | Dejame llorar | Elvira Ríos | Re-recording : Female vocal solo | vocalist | |
| Victor | CO-95[a] | 10-in. | before 11/17/1942 | Ilusión perdida | Peronet y Ríos ; Elvira Ríos | Male vocal duet, with instrumental ensemble | vocalist | |
| Victor | CO-96[a] | 10-in. | before 11/17/1942 | Al morir | Peronet y Ríos ; Elvira Ríos | Male vocal duet, with guitars | vocalist | |
| Victor | CO-98[a] | 10-in. | before 11/17/1942 | Alma en pena | Peronet y Ríos ; Elvira Ríos | Male vocal duet, with guitars | vocalist | |
| Decca | 66943 | 10-in. | 12/7/1939 | Incertidumbre | Elvira Ríos | vocalist | ||
| Decca | 66944 | 10-in. | 12/7/1939 | Silencio | Elvira Ríos | vocalist | ||
| Decca | 66945 | 10-in. | 12/7/1939 | Volveras | Elvira Ríos | vocalist | ||
| Decca | 66946 | 10-in. | 12/7/1939 | Lejos de ti | Elvira Ríos | vocalist | ||
| Decca | 67067 | 10-in. | 1/18/1940 | Incertidumbre | Elvira Ríos | vocalist | ||
| Decca | 67068 | 10-in. | 1/18/1940 | Volveras | Elvira Ríos | vocalist | ||
| Decca | 67069 | 10-in. | 1/18/1940 | En silencio | Elvira Ríos | vocalist | ||
| Decca | 67070 | 10-in. | 1/18/1940 | Lejos de ti | Elvira Ríos | vocalist | ||
| Decca | 67644 | 10-in. | 4/30/1940 | Vuelve | Elvira Ríos | vocalist | ||
| Decca | 67645 | 10-in. | 4/30/1940 | Ven aca | Elvira Ríos | vocalist | ||
| Decca | 67646 | 10-in. | 4/30/1940 | Note importe saber | Elvira Ríos | vocalist | ||
| Decca | 67647 | 10-in. | 4/30/1940 | Fidelidad | Elvira Ríos | vocalist | ||
| Decca | 67789 | 10-in. | 5/21/1940 | Veredas tropical (Havana for a night) | Elvira Ríos | vocalist |
Citation
Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Ríos, Elvira," accessed April 19, 2024, https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/108909.
Ríos, Elvira. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved April 19, 2024, from https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/108909.
"Ríos, Elvira." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 19 April 2024.
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Linked Open Data Sources
LCNAR: Ríos, Elvira - http://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/no89021225
Wikidata: Elvira Ríos - http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q538681
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